The lifting of sentiments on the gradual easing of Covid-19 related restrictions had its reflection on the Qatar Stock Exchange, which saw the addition of 379 points in its key index and more than QR20bn in capitalisation.

The Gulf funds' increased net buying and local retail investors' bullish outlook yesterday lifted the Qatar Stock Exchange for the third straight session and its key index gained more than 54 points to inch near 8,900 levels.

The Qatar Stock Exchange Tuesday remained under bullish influence for the second straight session and its key index gained about 38 points to scale 8,800 levels, mainly lifted by the industrials segment.

The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) was overall on a slippery path this week which otherwise saw the global index compiler MSCI include Aamal Company and the newly listed Baladna in the MSCI Qatar small cap index.

Strengthened oil prices and relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions in many global jurisdictions had their positive influence on the Qatar Stock Exchange, which saw about 62% of the traded constituents extend gains this week.